Incident Overview
Date: Friday 1 September 1995
Aircraft Type: IRMA/Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 Islander
Owner/operator: Unknown
Registration Number: VH-FCO
Location: Murray Island Airport, QLD (MYI) –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft wheels and braking system.Aircraft wheels and braking system.
Investigating Agency: BASIBASI
Category: Accident
A pilot initiated a groundloop on Murray Island Airport due to reduced braking effectiveness after touchdown. The groundloop caused the aircraft to run backwards into bushes, resulting in damage to the right wing and elevator.A pilot initiated a groundloop on Murray Island Airport due to reduced braking effectiveness after touchdown. The groundloop caused the aircraft to run backwards into bushes, resulting in damage to the right wing and elevator.
Description
The strip at Murray Island Airport was grass covered and wet. When the pilot applied the brakes after touchdown, the wheels locked, providing little retardation. The pilot groundlooped the aircraft to avoid running off the end of the strip. During the groundloop, however, the aircraft ran slowly backwards into some bushes, causing damage to the right wing and elevator.
Primary Cause
Reduced braking effectiveness due to wet grass and a lack of traction on the runway.Reduced braking effectiveness due to wet grass and a lack of traction on the runway.Share on:
